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Welcome,
It would be very helpful if you would include your location in your profile.
You will find that this group actively meets face-to-face and you will probably find another enthusiast in your area who could look things over for you.
If not, read everything you can and ask lots of questions.
Regards,
jay
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We also have a registry for the 968s. Contact me with your VIN and I can see if we have any information on your car. You can also call Porsche customer service at 800-767-7243. Tell them you are looking for information on your car. They'll need the VIN as well. They can tell you options but also the dealer number that sold the car new. Then you can contact that dealer, assuming they are still around, to see if they have service history. They'll have at least the new car service and if the owner continued to use them they'll have the warranty service info as well. You'll also want to join the Porsche club and the Porsche club 968 register. I can give you more details on that as well. Welcome.
92 968 cab, 1 of 1 Mint green cab, full leather black intr, PCNA promo car, 9th cab for NA market, 6 spd, 968 coupe and cab registry keeper. PCA 968 register advocate.
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Well there is the near fatal p/b whine.
But it would be hard to notice if this is your first.
It is a sound comming from the tranny.
As it gets worse it sounds more and more like a jet engine.
Rich
'93 968 Coupe Cobalt/Grey Devil with a blue dress on
'96 Ford SHO V8 Silver/Grey Rebuilt Winter '13
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As Jay first stated..."where are you located?" Maybe there is a fellow 968er in your area that would be happy to give your car a look.
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87 944S
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How many miles?
What colors?
C'mon, we are like little kids about this stuff...
But first, the sobering reality check: Smokie's recommendations are on target unless you can absolutely confirm these critical maintenance items have been accomplished competently and recently. The 968, like most Porsches, is an amazing mechanical device that will last for years and years. It is built to a far higher standard than any other mass-produced automobile. But a Porsche must be carefully cared for or it can get very expensive, very quickly. This care can also be expensive. Timing belt and water pump can easily set you back $1500. A new clutch is $1,000. A blown engine (which can happen if you neglect maintenance) is $8k+. A top end engine rebuilt is an easy $4k.
But these are the downsides. The upside is a car that will put a smile on your face every time you see it - and amazing performance that can be enhanced for not too much money. And the 968 is getting increasingly rare. No longer looked down on, it actually draws attention at events now.
Congratulations, and welcome to the forums!
Ralph
2002 Carrera Coupe - Orient Red Metallic
'93 968 Coupe Amazon Green Metallic w/airbox mod (sold 2009)
'89 944 S2 (gone to live in the Midwest)
'77 911S (RIP)
And a whole bunch of VWs over the years...
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[quote name='RPM' post='54705' date='Jun 13 2008, 09:29 AM']How many miles?
What colors?
C'mon, we are like little kids about this stuff...[/quote]
Let's check the registry here, looks like RS820555 is a black six speed coupe with classic greay interior and 108K miles on it from the good state of Tennesse. It was on ebay a few weeks ago.
92 968 cab, 1 of 1 Mint green cab, full leather black intr, PCNA promo car, 9th cab for NA market, 6 spd, 968 coupe and cab registry keeper. PCA 968 register advocate.
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I spent some time down in Huntsville a couple of years ago for work. The local Porsche Club of America (Heart O' Dixie chapter) is pretty active and has a bunch of really friendly folks. There are a few members with 944's and I believe a couple of 968's as well. I know they have a monthly breakfast meeting, if you go to thier website I'm sure you can find the details.
-John
'94 968 Iris Blue
'84 944 Gemini Grey (gone but not forgotten...)
